used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Strong as they were, the boys could not lift it aboard.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Strong as they were, the boys could not lift it aboard.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
docktender
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From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
the organ of sight
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strong as they were, the boys could not lift it aboard.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Strong as they were, the boys could not lift it aboard.
engage in
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the placing of the new motor was more of an undertaking.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading But the placing of the new motor was more of an undertaking.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the placing of the new motor was more of an undertaking.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
solidly-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
in the near future
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong as they were, the boys could not lift it aboard.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strong as they were, the boys could not lift it aboard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a dirty, greasy job but not hard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But the placing of the new motor was more of an undertaking.
unscrewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
in or at the place that
From this reading The nuts holding the motors to the solidly-built bed were unscrewed and the motors were carried out and stored in a corner of the big warehouse where the aged docktender had offered to keep an eye on them until the boys got back from their trip.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading STARTING As soon as the sun was up the boys were at work The first job was to remove the old motors to make place for the new.
